Seattle Real Estate Spotlight: Belltown

Belltown is a true urban neighborhood that borders the northern edge of Downtown Seattle and the historic Pike Place Market. The neighborhood’s luxury lofts and condominiums offer unequaled views of Elliott Bay, the Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Residents enjoy a walkable, vibrant environment with a mix of residential buildings, retail shops, and parks.

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History

Named for landowner William Bell, it was originally comprised of the land hemmed in by Elliott Bay to the west and 1st Avenue to the east. After the regrade flattened Denny Hill in 1899, Belltown expanded eastward, and became a firmly working-class neighborhood of warehouses, hotels, and apartments. The area around 3rd & Virginia was known as “film row” in the early 1900s, home to film distributors and many ornate theaters. Rezoning in the 1970s allowed the high-rises we see today.

Belltown

Courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives 3520

View of the Denny Hill regrade from 5th Ave and Battery St.

Points of Interest

Many people move to Belltown to enjoy urban living and attractions within walking distance from their condos. The Olympic Sculpture Park is a beautiful outdoor art installation, and the perfect setting to enjoy a sunset over the Puget Sound and the Olympics. Pike Place Market is nearby for fresh produce, beautiful flowers and local gifts and retail items. Belltown has an extensive list of cafes, restaurants and bars along 1st and 2nd Avenue, and the historic Moore Theater hosts live music.

Demographics

Belltown Seattle
Median Household Income $36,021 $45,736
Single Males 35% 23%
Single Females 18% 18%
Median Age 39 37
Homes With Kids 3% 18%
Average Household Size 1 2
Average Commute Time (Minutes) 23 26

Belltown Residential Market Report

Belltown has truly transformed in recent decades from a semi-industrial arts district to a highly desirable neighborhood that is the most densely populated area in Seattle.

Overview - Last 30 days

Median Price - Last 6 Months
Sale-to-List Price - Last 6 Months
Median Days on Site - Last 6 Months
Listing Inventory - Last 6 months

Sold Listings - Last 30 DaysView all sold listings

SOLD: $1,815,000
1920 4th Avenue #2702
Seattle, WA 98101
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2
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
1,878
SqFt
 
 
#2488875 | Condo

Listing Firm: Pointe3 Real Estate


Selling Firm: Real Broker LLC

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

SOLD: $1,625,000
1920 4th Avenue #2202
Seattle, WA 98101
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2
Beds
2
Baths
1,607
SqFt
 
 
#2473146 | Condo

Listing Firm: The Agency Seattle


Selling Firm: Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

SOLD: $1,050,000
2801 1st Avenue #113
Seattle, WA 98121
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2
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,218
SqFt
 
 
#2496283 | Condo

Listing Firm: Windermere Real Estate Midtown


Selling Firm: Windermere Real Estate Co.

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

New Listings - Last 30 DaysView all active listings

$399,999
81 Vine Street #406
Seattle, WA 98121
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0
Beds
0 | 1
Baths
694
SqFt
 
 
#2532855 | Condo

Listing Firm:Ewing & Clark, Inc.

$3,600,000
300 Virginia Street #4111
Seattle, WA 98101
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2
Beds
1 | 2
Baths
1,488
SqFt
 
 
#2524051 | Condo

Listing Firm:Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty

$3,495,000
2720 3rd Avenue #PH1
Seattle, WA 98121
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2
Beds
2 | 2
Baths
2,384
SqFt
 
 
#2514421 | Condo

Listing Firm:Windermere Real Estate Midtown

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